🌱 Patch AM: Which McLean arts groups are offering deals during artoberVA?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which McLean arts groups are offering deals during artoberVA?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
• Thursday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ArtsFairfax ARTOBERVA to Return with Over 60 Deals and Free Events (broadwayworld.com) — Fairfax County residents, including those in McLean, can look forward to artoberVA in October, featuring more than 60 discounts and free arts events from 40 local partners. McLean Project for the Arts, McLean ArtFest, and McLean Community Players are among the highlighted participants, offering everything from exhibitions and performances to classes and special ticket deals.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McLean

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library →
  George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday →
  6890 Elm St, McLean
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Wraps Up with Competition, Quick Draw Content, and Awards →
  City of Falls Church City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church
  8:00 am
• Saint Ann Fall Festival →
  Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
  10:00 am
• Healing The Mother Wound full day retreat →
  Middletown
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
• Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Apply by 10/19 for the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition! →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Movie Under the Stars →
  McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. →
  Hope Flower Farm And Winery, 40905 Stumptown Rd, Waterford
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Preschool Open House - McLean Munchkin Preschool Fall 26-27 Enrollment Day →
  McLean Munchkin Preschool
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Free In Person Seminar - Downsizing Your Home and Life →
  6820 Elm St, McLean
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  9:30 am
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
• Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF →
  Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax
  12:00 pm
• Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! →
  St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd, Clifton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  Is there a good pet groomer or doggie self-wash place in West Falls Church/Tysons/McLean area you would recommend? We have a senior golden retriever… (Nextdoor Kent Gardens District)

• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Falls Church. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkForce posted a job opening for Custodian in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McLean here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

• The Cyber Guild's Uniting Women In Cyber Conference, Oct. 8, 2026 (cybersecurityventures.com)
• Coast Guard Forecasts Follow-On for HC-130J Aircraft Missionization (govconwire.com)
• Congestion is a problem on the American Legion Bridge. Maryland's toll lane plan won't solve it. (ggwash.org)

Falls Church

• Falls Church Man Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (patch.com)
• Nightly I-495 Ramp Closures Planned Near Falls Church For Paving (patch.com)

Vienna

• Cloud Solutions Architect - SteerBridge - Vienna, VA, US (dice.com)

Ok McLean! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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